Sudan Latest News
According to a new report by United Nations’ agency UN Women, Sexual violence against women and girls in Sudan has increased sharply during the country’s ongoing conflict.
About Sudan
- It is a Northeast African country.
- Bordering Countries: South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Egypt, Libya, Chad, and Central African Republic.
- Maritime Border: It shares its border with the Red Sea.
- Capital City: Khartoum
Geographical Features of Sudan
- Terrain: It is mainly composed of vast plains and plateaus that are drained by the Nile River and its tributaries.
- Climate: The climate of Sudan varies from north to south. The northern part of Sudan is a desert climate, receiving little rainfall, shifting to semi-arid and the tropical savannah towards the South.
- Highest point: Jabal Marrah
- River: The Nile River system is the dominant geographical feature, running from south to north across the country and draining all streams and rivers of Sudan.
- Natural Resources: Petroleum; small reserves of iron ore, copper, chromium ore, zinc, tungsten, mica, silver, gold; hydropower
Source: DTE
Last updated on June, 2026
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